PT Teacher Assistant - SHINE Program

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Nanticoke, Northern (Luzerne County, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Luzerne County Community College is seeking a Seasonal SHINE program assistant to support daily instruction at the center, assist with dinner service, homework help, and a range of enrichment activities after the school day ends.

Responsibilities include enforcing the SHINE Behavior Policy, assisting with student evaluations, and attending monthly Family Nights and staff meetings. A High School Diploma is required, and college enrollment is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate; currently enrolled in a college-level degree or certificate program.
• Experience: Minimum one year of experience in a school setting preferred.
• Skills: Excellent oral and written communication and strong interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily instruction at assigned center for 3 hours of SHINE; assist with dinner service and support homework completion, character development, relationship-building, cultural enrichment, recreational activities, and service-learning opportunities into daily programming.
• Assist with enforcement of the SHINE Behavior Policy and notify Lead Teacher if any behavioral issues arise providing documentation.
• Attend and assist with monthly Family Nights; participate in mandatory staff meetings as scheduled; assist with student evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

College enrollment

Job description

Job Details

Position Type: Seasonal

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $15.00 Hourly

Limited hourly contract not to exceed 500 hours for a contract year; working hours are Monday through Thursday for 3 hours per day after the conclusion of the standard school day at the center;

Assist with daily instruction at assigned center for 3 hours of SHINE; assist with dinner service and support homework completion assistance, character development, relationship-building, cultural enrichment, recreational activities, and service-learning opportunities into daily programming; assist with enforcement of the SHINE Behavior Policy and notify Lead Teacher if any behavioral issues arise providing documentation; participate in mandatory staff meetings as scheduled; attend and assist with monthly Family Nights; assist with student evaluations.

Non-Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate; currently enrolled in a college-level degree or certificate program

Experience

Minimum one (1) year of experience in a school setting preferred

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with staff, students, and public; strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Ashley Shaw, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, LCCC, 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, 800-377-5222 extension 7392. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.

Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.